Context Clues

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What does 'garrulous' mean?

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Talkative

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Which context clue is defined as the word is clarified by giving the opposite meaning?

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Antonym

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Which context clue requires looking for clues before AND after the sentence?

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Inference

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What is a synonym of 'clandestine'?

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Secret

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What is a context clue that is a clue in part of the unknown word?

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Word Part

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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The word 'hot' in the sentence 'The weather was not hot; it was quite cold.'

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers deduce the meaning of unknown words without using a dictionary.

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word that has a similar meaning to the unknown word, often used in the same sentence.

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What does 'inference' mean in the context of context clues?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.